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![Houston High Senior Accepted to Army, Navy, and Air Force Academies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737146732/gmsdk12org/sg18ofeufglvakwz84j4/Screenshot2025-01-17at24453PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737146732/gmsdk12org/sg18ofeufglvakwz84j4/Screenshot2025-01-17at24453PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737146732/gmsdk12org/sg18ofeufglvakwz84j4/Screenshot2025-01-17at24453PM.png","width":609}])
![Let a Little Light In: HHS student Carter Yeargan debuts original stage play]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737048331/gmsdk12org/cnk4ievvogyd1r60gmwg/Untitleddesign-2025-01-16T112516558.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737048331/gmsdk12org/cnk4ievvogyd1r60gmwg/Untitleddesign-2025-01-16T112516558.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737048331/gmsdk12org/cnk4ievvogyd1r60gmwg/Untitleddesign-2025-01-16T112516558.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737048331/gmsdk12org/cnk4ievvogyd1r60gmwg/Untitleddesign-2025-01-16T112516558.png","width":1080}])
Houston High School senior Carter Yeargan is no stranger to the spotlight—or the hard work it takes to get there. This week, Carter’s original play, Let a Little Light In, premieres on January 25 at 2:30 and 7:00 PM and January 26 at 7:00 PM in the Houston High auditorium.
- Fine Arts
![Justin Frison, number 1 for Houston brings the ball up the court during a game.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736780696/gmsdk12org/sqbljm9oeoaqb1zavtsn/JustinFrisongamepicture.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736780696/gmsdk12org/sqbljm9oeoaqb1zavtsn/JustinFrisongamepicture.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736780696/gmsdk12org/sqbljm9oeoaqb1zavtsn/JustinFrisongamepicture.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736780696/gmsdk12org/sqbljm9oeoaqb1zavtsn/JustinFrisongamepicture.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - Justin Frison is nominated by the Commercial Appeal for boys high school athlete of the week.
- Athletics
![Chandler Day, DJ Miller, and Andre Allen during football games.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736434284/gmsdk12org/ajge0zt28vonh3ld9gb8/ArticleThumbnailSizing_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736434284/gmsdk12org/ajge0zt28vonh3ld9gb8/ArticleThumbnailSizing_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736434284/gmsdk12org/ajge0zt28vonh3ld9gb8/ArticleThumbnailSizing_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736434284/gmsdk12org/ajge0zt28vonh3ld9gb8/ArticleThumbnailSizing_1.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - Chandler Day, Andre Allen, and DJ Miller have all been named to the TSWA All-State football team.
- Athletics
![McKenzie Percoski point at the camera smiling.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736264852/gmsdk12org/yxjin3xn0088vdbslzjc/percoski.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736264852/gmsdk12org/yxjin3xn0088vdbslzjc/percoski.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736264852/gmsdk12org/yxjin3xn0088vdbslzjc/percoski.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736264852/gmsdk12org/yxjin3xn0088vdbslzjc/percoski.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - John Varlas write about McKenzie Percoski's incredible season so far and her prospects at the collegiate level.
- Athletics
![Nominees Mckenzie Percoski and Caidyn Sanders both hold basketball and smile at the camera in their uniforms.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736180326/gmsdk12org/rz3of16s3pzheql0pvhi/JanAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736180326/gmsdk12org/rz3of16s3pzheql0pvhi/JanAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736180326/gmsdk12org/rz3of16s3pzheql0pvhi/JanAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736180326/gmsdk12org/rz3of16s3pzheql0pvhi/JanAthleteoftheMonth.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - Six high school athletes and seven middle school athletes have been nominated for January’s Athlete of the Month. Read about each student athlete and cast your vote!
- Athletics
![Jordan Myles headshot in his basketball jersey.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736179648/gmsdk12org/g7vmnudzacbfyl5w5etf/JordanMylesthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736179648/gmsdk12org/g7vmnudzacbfyl5w5etf/JordanMylesthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736179648/gmsdk12org/g7vmnudzacbfyl5w5etf/JordanMylesthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736179648/gmsdk12org/g7vmnudzacbfyl5w5etf/JordanMylesthumbnail.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - Jordan Myles has been nominated by the Daily Memphian as high school boys basketball player of the week!
- Athletics
![Caidyn Sanders holds a basketball and points at the camera wearing her jersey and smiling.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736179067/gmsdk12org/dk8f2cujzg2qosb2l3q3/ArticleThumbnailSizing.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736179067/gmsdk12org/dk8f2cujzg2qosb2l3q3/ArticleThumbnailSizing.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736179067/gmsdk12org/dk8f2cujzg2qosb2l3q3/ArticleThumbnailSizing.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736179067/gmsdk12org/dk8f2cujzg2qosb2l3q3/ArticleThumbnailSizing.png","width":1080}])
January 2025 - Caidyn Sanders has been nominated for the Daily Memphian's girls basketball player of the week.
- Athletics
![Two elated teachers pose for the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734648968/gmsdk12org/mtjjhjwqnm7wjz5ypvwd/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734648968/gmsdk12org/mtjjhjwqnm7wjz5ypvwd/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734648968/gmsdk12org/mtjjhjwqnm7wjz5ypvwd/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734648968/gmsdk12org/mtjjhjwqnm7wjz5ypvwd/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries9.jpg","width":1080}])
December 2024- Traci Spain and Houston High student leaders hosted a successful National Conference on Student Activities in Memphis, showcasing leadership, teamwork, and some fun Elvis spirit.
- staff spotlight
![A joyous graduate receiving their diploma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735494706/gmsdk12org/rqamdr6vrlfcxlob907g/CameraTips.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735494706/gmsdk12org/rqamdr6vrlfcxlob907g/CameraTips.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735494706/gmsdk12org/rqamdr6vrlfcxlob907g/CameraTips.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735494706/gmsdk12org/rqamdr6vrlfcxlob907g/CameraTips.png","width":1080}])
November 2024-- The AspireACT program has helped almost 250 students improve their ACT scores through specialized tutoring, with 83% seeing progress and 38 seniors qualifying for "Ready Grad" status. Ongoing support, including in-school tutoring and workshops, ensures students continue to succeed, as shown in a new spotlight video.
![Bill Houson poses with his niche interest-microwaves]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734471137/gmsdk12org/cutusvettsrofnpqr2aq/ScreenShot2024-12-17at32546PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734471137/gmsdk12org/cutusvettsrofnpqr2aq/ScreenShot2024-12-17at32546PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734471137/gmsdk12org/cutusvettsrofnpqr2aq/ScreenShot2024-12-17at32546PM.png","width":698}])
December 2024--Before inspiring the next generation, he revolutionized the microwave industry with a game-changing design that’s now an industry standard.
- staff spotlight
![Addie Smith showcases her hard work for this hol.iday season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734472819/gmsdk12org/m0xyi73v2xbkpbiwkktk/ScreenShot2024-12-17at35958PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734472819/gmsdk12org/m0xyi73v2xbkpbiwkktk/ScreenShot2024-12-17at35958PM.png","width":487}])
December 2024- Addie Smith shares her artistic talent with GMSD for the holidays
![Houston High students acting out the Alice and Wonderland play]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734649385/gmsdk12org/ev2vmzyof1frfylvgqx6/Alice-271.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734649385/gmsdk12org/ev2vmzyof1frfylvgqx6/Alice-271.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734649385/gmsdk12org/ev2vmzyof1frfylvgqx6/Alice-271.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734649385/gmsdk12org/ev2vmzyof1frfylvgqx6/Alice-271.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734649385/gmsdk12org/ev2vmzyof1frfylvgqx6/Alice-271.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734649385/gmsdk12org/ev2vmzyof1frfylvgqx6/Alice-271.jpg","width":2200}])
November 2024 -- Houston High Theater Department’s Alice in Wonderland, directed by Kell Christie, concluded a successful run. Featuring imaginative costumes and puppets, the production delighted audiences and fostered collaboration among students, providing a memorable experience for the community and participants alike.
- Fine Arts
![Houston High senior students smiling with their parents!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734649782/gmsdk12org/waiezvdzirwouhbjxinw/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734649782/gmsdk12org/waiezvdzirwouhbjxinw/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734649782/gmsdk12org/waiezvdzirwouhbjxinw/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734649782/gmsdk12org/waiezvdzirwouhbjxinw/February2024-StudentsatGermantownOnlineAcademyofLearningarepursuingtheirculinarypassionsathomeafterbeinginspiredbytheRovingChefSeries11.jpg","width":1080}])
November 2024--Houston High seniors shared smiles and donuts with loved ones at the heartwarming "Seniors with Seniors" event, kicking off a day filled with Mustang pride.
- partners
![The Houston Marching Band performs at the University of Memphis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730827771/gmsdk12org/pmm5nt4tjohqypfw0efk/ScreenShot2024-11-04at41834PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730827771/gmsdk12org/pmm5nt4tjohqypfw0efk/ScreenShot2024-11-04at41834PM.png","width":300}])
November 2024-- The Houston Band ended their marching season by winning the AAA Division Championship at the University of Memphis and taking first place in several categories. As they shift focus to individual and ensemble musicianship, they look forward to celebrating all members at their wrap party.